Surgical Site Infection
| Title | Λοίμωξη χειρουργικού πεδίου / Surgical Site Infection |
| Code | ΜΙΧΛΑ002 |
| Faculty | Health Sciences |
| School | Medicine |
| Cycle / Level | 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter |
| Coordinator | Ioannis Koutelidakis |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600019864 |
Programme of Study: PPS Surgical Infections-Diagnosis-Treatment-Prevention
Registered students: 12
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core | Compulsory Course | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Academic Year | 2024 – 2025 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Total Hours | 39 |
| Class ID | 600266902
|
Course Type 2021
Specific Foundation
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
- Distance learning
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600266902
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
Students will become familiar with definitions and classification of surgical site infections, classification of surgical procedures, epidemiological data and risk factors. Pathogenic microorganisms and their origin, the importance of resistant microbes, the clinical picture, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, preparation and correct behavior of the surgical team will be analyzed and the principles of environmental cleaning will be applied.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Adapt to new situations
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
Course Content (Syllabus)
Definition-classification of surgical field infections, surgical classification
interventions, epidemiological data, risk factors, pathogens
microorganisms and their origin, the importance of resistant microbes, clinical picture, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, preparation and correct behavior of the surgical team, principles of environmental cleaning
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Multimedia
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Laboratory Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
- Use of ICT in Student Assessment
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 80 | ||||
| Seminars | 30 | ||||
| Exams | 40 | ||||
| Total | 150 |
Student Assessment
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Formative, Summative)
Last Update
11-01-2024
